Modalities: Mechanical Traction Flashcards
What percentage of force is required for separation in the lumbar region?
50% of the patient’s body weight.
(should not exceed this)
What percentage of force is required for separation in the cervical region?
7% of the patient’s’ body weight or about 20-30 pounds.
(should not exceed this)
How many pounds of force are recommended for an initial treatment of traction: Lumbar
30 - 40 lbs
How many pounds of force are recommended for an initial treatment/acute of traction: Cervical
8 - 10 lbs
How many lbs of force are recommended for reduction of disc protrusion: Lumbar
60 - 120 lbs or up to 50%
How many lbs of force are recommended for reduction of disc protrusion: Cervical
12 - 15 lbs
How many lbs of force or percentage of body weight is recommended for soft tissue stretching: Lumbar
25% of body weight
How many lbs of force or percentage of body weight is recommended for soft tissue stretching: Cervical
12 - 15 lbs
Precautions to using Traction?
- Osteoporosis
- Tumor
- Infection
- RA (cervical is a contraindication)
- Medial Disc Protrusion
Is complete resolution of symptoms of severe pain with traction a good thing?
No, this is a bad sign.
Contraindication
- Spondylolisthesis
- Fractures
- Post-op spinal surgery
- Spinal joint instability
- Spinal cord compression
- Hypertension
- Increase in radicular symptoms
Cervical Traction; lbs for joint distraction?
20 - 30 lbs
How many lbs of force or percentage of body weight is recommended for spasms: Lumbar
25%
How many lbs of force or percentage of body weight is recommended for joint distraction: Lumbar
50 lbs or 50% of body weight
RANDOM CPM CARD:
is CPM recommended for Post-op uncomplicated TKA?
NO do not want to use this.
